LD3 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 8AD

LD3 8AD, Powys has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This LD3 8AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LD3 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LD3 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 8AD, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD3 8AD area, explore the LD3 8AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LD3 8AD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

LD3 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour410.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.69-20.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Shoplifting21.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.23242.86%
Criminal damage and arson516.12150.00%
Shoplifting43.360.00%
Drugs32.69-40.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.79-30.00%
Drugs54.700.00%
Shoplifting43.36-20.00%
Public order32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4411.11%
Shoplifting56.720.00%
Burglary33.36200.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Public order11.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.16800.00%
Public order66.04500.00%
Shoplifting54.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3633.33%
Drugs32.690.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.07-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.3720.00%
Drugs14.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.73150.00%
Shoplifting33.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.13-13.33%
Shoplifting48.730.00%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.36-25.00%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.830.00%
Public order710.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.700.00%
Other theft32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202313
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD3 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Lion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Llys Yr Arad
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wheat Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priory Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Public order1